Tom Lane
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RIP the great Todd Snider
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
RIP the great Todd Snider
Thanks to Nick Bambach for inviting me on his podcast to talk about the legendary genius, Thom Bell. Bell will be inducted into the Rock Hall this Saturday.
NEW EPISODE!
@tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social joins me to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer Thom Bell, who will be inducted into the Rock Hall later this week.
This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
@tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social joins me to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer Thom Bell, who will be inducted into the Rock Hall later this week.
This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Thanks to Nick Bambach for inviting me on his podcast to talk about the legendary genius, Thom Bell. Bell will be inducted into the Rock Hall this Saturday.
RIP the great Chuck Mangione
July 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
RIP the great Chuck Mangione
RIP the great Connie Francis
1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.
1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies
1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
RIP the great Connie Francis
RIP the great Walter Scott. The Whispers deserve a lot more praise for being one of the great R&B vocal groups.
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Walter Scott Jr. of The Whispers Dead at 81 After Battle With Cancer
Walter Scott's death has been announced. The Whispers member is dead after a cancer battle.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
RIP the great Walter Scott. The Whispers deserve a lot more praise for being one of the great R&B vocal groups.
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Bizarre rankings, snubs & odd inclusions. Should’ve been a top 100.
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www.billboard.com/lists/best-r...
The 75 Best R&B Artists of All Time (Full List): Staff Picks
The 75 best R&B singers of all-time, according to Billboard staff.
www.billboard.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Bizarre rankings, snubs & odd inclusions. Should’ve been a top 100.
www.billboard.com/lists/best-r...
www.billboard.com/lists/best-r...
RIP the great genius Brian Wilson
His family said in a statement they are "heartbroken."
The Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson Dead At 82
His family said in a statement they are "heartbroken."
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June 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
RIP the great genius Brian Wilson
RIP the great Sly Stone
JUST IN: The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s
Sly Stone, visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone, has died at age 82
The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s
n.pr
June 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
RIP the great Sly Stone
RIP the great John Edwards. There were 2 living members of the Spinners when they were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2023. Now all 6 have passed away. But the great music they and 2025 Hall inductee Thom Bell made live on.
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John Edwards, lead singer of the Spinners, dies at 80
(May 11, 2025) We are sad to report today the ending of an era, with the passing of the great John Edwards, the former lead singer of The Spinners, and the last living connection to the group’s hitmak...
soultracks.com
May 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
RIP the great John Edwards. There were 2 living members of the Spinners when they were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2023. Now all 6 have passed away. But the great music they and 2025 Hall inductee Thom Bell made live on.
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RIP the great Johnny Rodriguez. Definitely belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame
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Johnny Rodriguez, Pioneering Hispanic Country Music Star, Dies at 73
Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Hispanic figure in country music, has died at the age of 73.
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May 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
RIP the great Johnny Rodriguez. Definitely belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame
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I had a great time appearing on Nick's podcast (with 3 others) to discuss the 2025 Rock Hall inductees. #rockhall2025
NEW EPISODE!
I invited David, Greg, Michelle, and Tom back on the show to discuss this year's Rock Hall Class of 2025 inductees.
This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
I invited David, Greg, Michelle, and Tom back on the show to discuss this year's Rock Hall Class of 2025 inductees.
This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
April 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I had a great time appearing on Nick's podcast (with 3 others) to discuss the 2025 Rock Hall inductees. #rockhall2025
It took longer than it should have, but I'm thrilled that Thom Bell is now in the Rock Hall. Sadly, he passed in 2022. Now we have the 3 architects of the Philly Sound in the Rock Hall: Gamble, Huff & Bell. Gonna spin a Philly Soul playlist in their honor today. #rockhall2025
Much love to Thom Bell 💙🕊 #RockHall2025
Everybody knows the songs of Thom Bell, even if they aren’t that familiar with the name.
Start your reading here: theguardian.com/music/2022/dec…
Everybody knows the songs of Thom Bell, even if they aren’t that familiar with the name.
Start your reading here: theguardian.com/music/2022/dec…
April 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It took longer than it should have, but I'm thrilled that Thom Bell is now in the Rock Hall. Sadly, he passed in 2022. Now we have the 3 architects of the Philly Sound in the Rock Hall: Gamble, Huff & Bell. Gonna spin a Philly Soul playlist in their honor today. #rockhall2025
I’m thrilled that Thom Bell, Warren Zevon and Carol Kaye are getting in.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees!
Performers:
⭐OutKast
⭐The White Stripes
⭐Soundgarden
⭐Cyndi Lauper
⭐Bad Company
⭐Chubby Checker
⭐Joe Cocker
Musical Influence:
⭐Salt-N-Pepa
⭐Warren Zevon
Musical Excellence:
⭐Thom Bell
⭐Nicky Hopkins
⭐Carol Kaye
Non-Performer:
⭐Lenny Waronker
Performers:
⭐OutKast
⭐The White Stripes
⭐Soundgarden
⭐Cyndi Lauper
⭐Bad Company
⭐Chubby Checker
⭐Joe Cocker
Musical Influence:
⭐Salt-N-Pepa
⭐Warren Zevon
Musical Excellence:
⭐Thom Bell
⭐Nicky Hopkins
⭐Carol Kaye
Non-Performer:
⭐Lenny Waronker
April 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’m thrilled that Thom Bell, Warren Zevon and Carol Kaye are getting in.
Who will get inducted? My 2025 Rock Hall Inductee predictions: #rockhall2025 tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/indu...
Tom Lane's Music Blog: Inductee Predictions: 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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April 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Who will get inducted? My 2025 Rock Hall Inductee predictions: #rockhall2025 tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/indu...
My personal picks for the 2025 Rock Hall of Fame. #rockhall2025 tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/pers...
Tom Lane's Music Blog: Personal Picks: 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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April 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My personal picks for the 2025 Rock Hall of Fame. #rockhall2025 tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/pers...
Born 75 years ago today. The late, great Teddy Pendergrass.
🗣Wake up, everybody
Remembering Teddy Pendergrass on his birthday (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) 💙🕊 #Teddy75
Remembering Teddy Pendergrass on his birthday (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) 💙🕊 #Teddy75
March 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Born 75 years ago today. The late, great Teddy Pendergrass.
RIP Joey Molland. Badfinger were a great band. Their back catalog still sounds solid.
R.I.P. Joey Molland, age 77, last surviving member of the original bad luck Badfinger lineup, who died yesterday, March 1, 2025. In some ways he was the George Harrison of the early '70s band, watching Pete Ham and Tom Evans' songs get picked for singles while writing some very good ones himself.
March 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
RIP Joey Molland. Badfinger were a great band. Their back catalog still sounds solid.
RIP the great David Johansen
R.I.P. David Johansen, the last surviving original member of the New York Dolls. After fronting the iconic glam punk band in the early ‘70s, the NYC musician found mainstream success in the late ‘80s, scoring the hit “Hot Hot Hot” as Buster Poindexter and acting in the movie ‘Scrooged.’ He was 75.
David Johansen Of New York Dolls And Buster Poindexter Fame Dead At 75
David Johansen, the lead singer of the New York Dolls and last surviving member of the group, has passed away. The iconic frontman revealed last month that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and has...
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March 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
RIP the great David Johansen
RIP the great Gene Hackman
The actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead with their dog in their New Mexico home. The authorities do not suspect foul play.
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Here's what we know: nyti.ms/4gZIQgn
February 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
RIP the great Gene Hackman
RIP the great Chris Jasper. Inducted into the Rock Hall, with the Isley Brothers, in 1992.
Chris Jasper, a music legend known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers, has died, his family announced. He was 73.
February 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
RIP the great Chris Jasper. Inducted into the Rock Hall, with the Isley Brothers, in 1992.
RIP the great Roberta Flack. Another name the Rock Hall missed.
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88
Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016
Roberta Flack, the US singer behind a string of hits including Killing Me…
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February 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
RIP the great Roberta Flack. Another name the Rock Hall missed.
RIP the great Jerry Butler. Inducted into the Rock Hall in 1991 (with the Impressions).
Jerry Butler, the soul great and original Impressions lead singer who became a Chicago politician, has died at 85
Soul Great Jerry Butler Dead At 85
Jerry Butler, the veteran soul hitmaker who became a local Chicago politician, has passed away. Butler was suffering from Parkinson’s disease, and the Chicago Sun-Times reports that he died at home on...
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February 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
RIP the great Jerry Butler. Inducted into the Rock Hall in 1991 (with the Impressions).